The Weekly Roar

Hello Brougham Families -

Sometimes the newsletter is filled with information. This week with it being a shorter week I am just making this one be a short GRATEFUL newsletter! Next week we will be back to the regular newsletter, but today here are just some pictures of a few fun things that I am thankful for!

You have been in the building hearing the fun things your students are doing and I have loved seeing so many of you. Thank you for making school and conferences a priority. When students see that their parents value education and the teaching staff, they also value school. Thank you for being that positive influence!

((hugs))

Marsha

• Monday, October 12th - Thursday, October 15th - Conference Week

• Monday, October 12th - Wednesday, October 14th - Bookfair

• Wednesday, Oct 14 - Early dismissal @12:10PM

• Thursday, Oct 15 and Friday, October 16th - No School

• Thursday, Oct 15 - MOD pizza dine out night (flyer attached and will be coming home later)

• Tuesday, October 20th - PTO meeting @ 6:00 PM

• Wednesday, October 28th - Fall picture retakes

• Thursday, October 29th - PreK Halloween Parties

• Friday, October 30th - Halloween Parties

• Monday, November 2nd - Professional Day. No School for students.

• Wednesday, November 11th - Veterans Day Assembly

• Thursday, November 12th - 5th Grade Musical

David won Principal for the day at the Back to School Bash and it was such a fun day!!

Henley won pizza lunch with 3 friends at the Back to School Bash and it was so fun to hear all about 1st grade!

The Fri-YAY cart had a delicious caramel apple bar they brought around to staff! It was so YUMMY!!

The volunteers at Panther Dash were AMAZING!!! I think people have no idea how much work goes into this event and I was BLOWN AWAY by how amazing and great the people and event were!

💜When I say I am blown away.....I am not kidding!! You are beyond AMAZING!!💜

Even after pouring themselves into the Panther Dash on Thursday, the PTO showed up AGAIN on Friday morning to make sure that the teachers had a great start to their Friday!

How cute is this display case that some PTO moms created for the lobby!!!

🍕MOD Pizza is so yummy! If you haven't tried it, maybe October 15th is your night to try! 🍕

Have you outgrown your spirit wear? If so, please consider donating it back to the school so another student can benefit from it.

Items can be donated in the office.

Celebrate your student's birthday and help fill the Brougham library shelves at the same time.

Join the Brougham Birthday Book Club for just $10!

Here is what your student will receive:

• A visit to the library where your student will choose a brand new book. Library staff will place a special Birthday Book Club Label inside of the book they choose.

• Your student will be the first person to check out the new book! After that, the book will become a gift to the library and can be enjoyed again and again by many students.

Thank you for your support of our library program. We hope to make the Birthday Book Club Program instrumental in increasing the number of books that are available at Brougham for our students to read and enjoy! If you have questions, please contact Rhonda Chism in the Brougham Library.

To donate a book click here

Photo ID Required

Providing a safe and secure learning environment for students is of paramount importance in the Olathe Public Schools. The district has numerous practices, procedures and protocols in place each day to ensure a safe learning environment. Please remember that District policy requires us to ask for ID from EVERYONE each time they enter the building. Please remember to have your driver's license ready for the camera at the door when you arrive at Brougham. You are always welcome here, but I appreciate you helping us follow the rules.

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

Families received an Arrival/Dismissal packet during Sneak-a-Peek. It included detailed directions and several copies of your family dismissal number to display in your car window at pick-up.

ARRIVAL

· School begins at 8:55 am

· Students may arrive between 8:35-8:50 am

· Pleased do not drop students off before 8:35 am, as supervision is not available.

DISMISSAL – 3:55 pm

CAR RIDERS
Students will wait in their classroom and be dismissed when their car number is displayed. We have staff out front to help children find their vehicles.

WALKERS

NORTH WALKERS: Students walking north (towards 151st St.) will exit the R door (by the bike racks) and will be escorted by a staff member to parking lot entrance. All students who need to cross Brougham Dr. must do so at the crosswalk.

SOUTH WALKERS: Students walking south (towards 159th St.) will meet in the Kindergarten Hallway and then be escorted out by a staff member to the corner of Brougham Dr. & 156th St.

BIKE RIDERS:

Students will exit with the North Walkers (door R) and WALK their bikes until they are off school property.

CHANGING DISMISSAL PLANS

· Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home before they get school in the morning

· If you need to change you plans during school hours (due to weather, appointments, etc.) please notify the office before 3:30 pm.

Thank you for being patient and flexible during our arrival and dismissal times. The first few weeks of school are a learning period for us all.

IF you have a child who needs to cross Brougham, I am asking that you have them cross with the crossing guard. If they currently go with South walkers, you can let their teacher know we need to make a change in their dismissal plan to North walkers. Students who need to cross Brougham will be much safer crossing with the North crossing guard then playing Frogger (who is old enough to know that game) with the cars. I take student safety seriously and I have too many kids crossing alone. Let me know if you have questions or wonders about this. Thanks!

Learning the car rider line takes so much patience and sometimes you think it will never end!! I get it, but I have a few tips and tricks to make it go faster.

• Pull forward to the furthest spot when directed by the staff member. Our spots are labeled A-G.
• Stay in your car and let the staff help when needed.
• Have everything ready to go for your student to hop right out when you stop the car.
• Place the baby car seat behind the driver so the student can quickly exit the car on the passenger side. If you need to car seat to remain on the passenger side, plan for the student to crawl under OR climb out from the front passenger side.
• When students climb in the car at dismissal, have them buckle themselves. If they can't pull forward and turn right at the mailbox. You can park and help buckle over there. This keeps the car line moving.
• Our goal is to have your student in the A-G spot when you pull up. IF they are not there, please follow the staff directions and pull forward (around the mailbox) to wait while we get them to you.
• The staff love to see your smiling faces. Keep your phone put away and enjoy waving to us!
• Thanks for being amazing! Marsha

The Help Clinic's goal is to support Olathe parents and students with the education and training opportunities that will have a positive impact on the quality of a student's educational experiences and life, and Help Each Live Productively. Any situation that causes an interruption in the learning process is a serious educational concern. Students who are finding school difficult because of poor study skills, adjustment concerns, or relationships with others can find help through the clinic. Parents/Guardians who want to learn more effective ways of encouraging and motivating children in school can also turn to the clinic. The Help Clinic is a service provided by the Olathe Public Schools. All services are free of charge to any student enrolled in the Olathe Public Schools, either in a remote environment or onsite.

• Individual and family counseling consists of short-term counseling (six sessions) for students and their families.
• Small group counseling with other grade-level or near grade-level peers serve those who would thrive learning and growing from a group structure. Groups would meet for six sessions.
• Play therapy is a technique where the child's natural means of expression, namely play, is used as a therapeutic method to assist him/her in coping with stress or life difficulties. Play therapy is used effectively at the Help Clinic with children ages 5 to 8 years old. Play therapy may not be used with every child and is available on a limited basis.

The Help Clinic is staffed by professional school counselors, school psychologists, social workers and other school-based mental health providers. All clinicians are Olathe Public Schools employees or retired employees who have an active license in school mental health. These accredited and experienced professionals have a sincere interest in assisting students and families to better deal with challenges that impact students' abilities to achieve educational success.

Services will be filled in order of submission, and spots will be limited. Please reach out to the Help Clinic with questions at 913-780-7755 or email helpclinic@olatheschools.org.

Located at the Westview Campus, 500 S Troost, Olathe, KS 66061

Fall clinic hours are 3:30 – 7:00pm Tuesdays only.

To register or for more information: https://www.olatheschools.org/departments/bsel

With warmer weather bringing more students outdoors, we wanted to share the newly-updated rules for bikes, e-bikes and scooters from the City of Olathe. Here are the key points for our students:

• All riders under 18 years old must wear a helmet when riding on an electric scooter or e-bike.
• Electric scooters cannot be ridden on the road unless the speed limit is 30 MPH or under and there’s no sidewalk.
• E-bikes may be ridden on roads with speed limits up to 40 MPH.
• Riders of bicycles or any motorized device must yield to pedestrians and warn them before passing (ring the bell, say “excuse me” or “on your left”, etc.)
• There is a 15 MPH limit for electric scooters and e-bikes on the sidewalk.
• It is illegal to ride a bicycle, e-bike, or electric scooter in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner or weaving in and out of traffic. Stay as close to the right side of the road as possible except when turning left.

• An electric scooter or e-bike must have proper lighting and be visible in order to ride at dusk or at night.

• Electric powered “bikes” that cannot be pedaled are actually motorcycles or motor-driven cycles and require a license to ride.

• If you get into an accident while riding on a bicycle, electric scooter, or e-bike where someone is injured or property is damaged, you must provide contact information to other parties involved and report the accident to the police.

• Parents may not authorize or knowingly permit their children to violate any Olathe bicycle, e-bike, or electric scooter regulations.

For those in need of a helmet, the Olathe Fire Department is partnering with the University of Kansas Health System for its annual Helmet Head Bike Rodeo on Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University of Kansas Cancer Center in Olathe. Kids aged 15 and under will receive a free bike helmet while supplies last.

We encourage families to have a conversation at home that will help keep everyone safe. Please read the complete list of updated rules by visiting OlatheKS.gov/RollSafe.

Brougham as the weather is changing I asked Mr. Martin to review expectations for shoes in PE. I know sandal weather is coming (from a girl who LOVES her shoes) and I want everyone to be safe!! Thanks!

Brougham PE guidelines require students to wear proper, securely fastened athletic shoes (sneakers) with non-marking soles for safety and gym floor protection. Open-toed shoes, crocs, sandals, boots, platforms, or shoes with wheels are not permitted. Proper footwear ensures student safety and allows full participation in activities. Students lacking appropriate shoes may be restricted from physical activity.

As we continue to prioritize student safety and maintain an orderly school environment, we want to remind families of the following expectations regarding student transportation to and from school:

• Students must be in at least the 3rd grade to ride a bike to school.
• Students riding bikes, scooters, motorized scooters, or e-bikes must walk their equipment once they are on school property to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

• All bikes, e-bikes, and scooters must be secured in designated outdoor storage areas (e.g., bike racks) and taken home at the end of each school day.

• *If the weather changes during the school day, we will not be able to move any motorized scooters or e-bikes inside. That will be your responsibility to come grab from the outside area

• The school is not responsible for the storage, security, or maintenance of any student transportation equipment.
• For their safety, students are expected to wear appropriate protective gear, such as helmets, when riding bikes, scooters, or e-bikes.

We appreciate your partnership and support in helping us maintain a safe and organized campus. If you have any questions, please contact the school’s main office

Please take time to read the Code of Conduct with your child.

Parents can pay student and school fees through InTouch. Immediately following registration, parents need to access InTouch/TouchBase at https://ks-olathe.intouchreceipting.com to pay student fees. Families eligible for free/reduced district registration fees, transportation, and other fees must fill out an application. For questions on the InTouch online fee payment system, please visit www.olatheschools.org/feepayment.

Parents can pay student and school fees through InTouch. Immediately following registration, parents need to access InTouch/TouchBase at https://ks-olathe.intouchreceipting.com to pay student fees. Families eligible for free/reduced district registration fees, transportation, and other fees must fill out an application. For questions on the InTouch online fee payment system, please visit www.olatheschools.org/feepayment.

Families must apply each year for free or reduced-price school meals, transportation, and student registration fees. The application will be available starting on Tuesday, July 8. Beginning this year, the meal benefit application can be found on SchoolCafé. You will need to create a SchoolCafé account if you do not have one to complete an online application. Parents are welcome to create a SchoolCafé account at their earliest convenience; however, please note that balances will begin appearing/transferring and payments can be made in the new system starting June 1. A paper application is available. Click here for more information.